Watauga routed Alexander Central Friday on the ground and in the air. Adam Chiarolanzio tossed three touchdowns, and Watauga, led by Eric Breitenstein's 140 yards, ran for 213 yards in this first round of the playoffs. Chiarolanzio also returned a fumble recovery.

Boone hires new police officerBoone Police Department swore in a new officer this
week. 32-year-old Katrina "Kat" Joy Brackenridge is the newest member
of the team. A graduate of Radford University, Brackenridge is originally from
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